© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quadrans P M TR P P P COS IIII S C
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As = 1⁄64 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vexillum.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P P P COS IIII S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.27–3.157 g;Diameter varies: 13–15 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman emperor, likely Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's bust, surrounded by the inscription "P M TR P P P COS IIII S C," which stands for "Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate Pater Patriae Consul IIII," indicating the emperor's role as the highest priest, tribune, and consul. The coin's reverse side shows a quadriga, a chariot pulled by four horses, which was a common motif in Roman coinage. The coin's bronze material and 2.6 gram weight are also notable, as they were standard for Roman coins of this time period.
